Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Cape Town

Return fares from Melbourne to Cape Town by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

The cheapest month to fly to Cape Town is February 2027, with return fares from $1,029 — 43% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,800).

When Should You Fly to Cape Town?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town, with return fares from $1,029. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,800 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Cape Town average around $1,352. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, August and November, you'll generally pay up to 24% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Cape Town Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Cape Town return airfares.

Average Melbourne to Cape Town Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Cape Town return airfares.

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